ART 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Saint Faith, Bayeux Tapestry, Gislebertus
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Romaneque europe 11 t h-12 t h centuries. Understand the term romanesque as the artistic style of a historic period. Examine the need for large scale pilgrimage churches and growing urban centers. Consider the millennial and apocalyptic mood of the era and their impact on artistic themes. Understand the role of relics and the artistic objects designed it contain relics. Air view overlooking the harbor and the english channel. Center distance: roman lighthouse tower and rebuilt anglo saxon church. Center: square norman great tower w/surrounding earthworks and walls. The castle still played a role in a wwii. Reliquary statue of saint faith (french: foy, latin: fides) Made in auvergne region, france for the abbey church of conques, rouergue, Gold repousse & gemstones over wood core (incorporating roman helmet and cameos; later additions 12th century) Ribs on the ceiling to support the roof. Examine the style of mural and fresco painting on walls and in vaulted ceilings.
